Vilciya is a current Articling Student-At-Law at TDS.

Vilciya is a current Articling Student-At-Law at TDS.
During her time in law school, Vilciya gained experience in legal research and court systems through positions with the Provincial Court of Manitoba and the Manitoba Court of Appeal.
Alongside her research experience, Vilciya completed an externship with Legal Help Centre, providing free legal information to individuals facing barriers in accessing legal services.
Vilciya was also actively involved with the Manitoba Law Student’s Association in a variety of capacities throughout her time in law school. Her involvement included several leadership roles, among them serving as Co-Chair of the Communications Committee and the Manitoba Bar Association Law Student Representative.
She currently serves as the Manitoba Bar Association Articling Student Representative.
Before law school, Vilciya graduated from the University of Manitoba, receiving her B.A in Political Studies and Economics.
Juris Doctor, University of Manitoba (Robson Hall), 2026
Bachelor of Arts, University of Manitoba, 2021
Manitoba Bar Association Articling Student Representative (2026-2027)
Manitoba Bar Association Law Student Representative (2025-2026)
Student-at-Law, Legal Help Centre (2025-2026)
Member and Co-Chair, Communications Committee, Manitoba Law Students’ Association (2024-2026)
Research Assistant, Desautels Centre for Private Enterprise and the Law (2024-2025)
Editor and Research, Manitoba Law Journal (2024-2025)
Author of “Beyond Representation: Criminal Defence Lawyers and the Rule of Law in Canada”, presented and distributed by Chief Justice Marianne Rivoalen at Criminal Defence Lawyers Association of Manitoba Conference (December, 2025)
Author of “Spousal Privilege in the Digital Era: Where Privacy Ends and Evidence Begins” published in Robson Crim Legal Blog (2025)
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